Semi-OT: Why is this a thing? - "Jump Around" edition

Submitted by Larry Appleton on

Disclaimer: 1) I am a Wisconsin resident, but 2) no, I have never been to a game at Camp Randall Stadium.  That said . . .

Why in the hell is playing "Jump Around" and literally doing nothing but jumping up and down such a celebrated event?  House of Pain was not from Wisconsin, the tradition started six years AFTER the song was released, and . . . again I must stress, THEY ARE JUST JUMPING UP AND DOWN.  Good job?

For those who have witnessed it in person, is it really that cool of an event, or is it just over-hyped blather?  

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This is Michigan

November 14th, 2017 at 7:22 AM ^

Since the tradition started has there ever been a game in which camp Randall did not jump around because UW was getting their asses kicked by the 3rd quarter? I hope UM can make that happen Saturday night.

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Bosch

November 14th, 2017 at 11:02 AM ^

...the Michigan marching band would play the Rocky and Bullwinkle theme song. When thet did the whole student section made moose antlers with their hands and danced around ridiculously... because it was fun. People sitting near the student section would join in... because it was fun. You should try to put yourself in a similar situation some time.

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